The verdict
Your pick: Honor X5b, ahead on Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display or Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | X5b | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 3.7 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X5b, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- against 260 ppi
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 100 Mbps
Honor X5c, if you care about…
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 194 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- against 10 W
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.7 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 420
- against 229
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X5b | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 127,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 229 | 420 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 842 | 1,391 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.2 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.6 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.7 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | X5b | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Purple, Black, Cyan | Cyan, Black, Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 163.9 mm | 167 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.2 % | 85.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — |
Battery
| Specification | X5b | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,260 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 15 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | X5b | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 530 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.74″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi Best value | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, TFT LCD | TFT LCD, 90Hz, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | X5b | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | X5b | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | X5b | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | X5b | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X5b | X5c |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
